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Russia's Convict Soldiers Shift Warfare Dynamics in Ukraine

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Russia's Convict Soldiers Shift Warfare Dynamics in Ukraine

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  • Russia's strategy has evolved to include forming assault units primarily composed of convicts, compensating for early military failures in Ukraine.
  • The approach was tested at the Battle of Bakhmut, where the Wagner Group used convicts as expendables to absorb casualties.
  • Despite brutal tactics, this method allowed Russian regular forces to capture more territory without igniting public unrest over **mass conscription**.
  • With an estimated 700,000 losses, the Russian military's reliance on convicts has generated a controversial yet effective force structure.
  • The legacy of Wagner persists post-leadership change, giving rise to new assault units but raising questions about their overall effectiveness in various combat scenarios.

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